Our Programs that Foster Youth Engagement and Leadership

Our personal development, community action and youth engagement programs empower young people to take civic action that fosters initiative and cooperation while making a positive impact in their community.

C-Vert: Committing to the Environment

This urban ecology program helps teens aged 14 to 16 develop their knowledge and skills in environmental protection. On offer: nature expeditions and community action.

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Co-Op Café: Running a Café to Develop Entrepreneurship

By handling the various aspects of managing a café in their own high school, students develop their marketing, human resources, financial, and other skills.

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Financial Literacy: Learning to Manage Money

Educating, equipping and empowering young people through fun activities and workshops is our way of helping them make good decisions about credit, savings and responsible consumption.

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Diversion and Succession Programs: Developing Social Skills

These programs give young people aged 12 to 30 a chance to meet in a safe space where they can talk about anything they want, build their self-confidence, leadership skills and self-esteem, learn to take responsibility, and make new friends.

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Coop d’initiation à l’entrepreneuriat collectif (CIEC)

A Coop d’initiation à l’entrepreneuriat collectif or CIEC is a youth cooperative that brings together 10 to 15 teens aged 13 to 17 to set up a cooperative business over the summer that offers services to the community.

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Even More YMCA Youth Programs

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